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Tehachapi (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Tehachapi can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Tehachapi. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Tehachapi has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 251 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 59 mm of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 1 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tehachapi Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Tehachapi varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 11.3 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 7.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: California City, the United States of America (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: California City, the United States of America (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Forecast for Tehachapi (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
16°C | 5°C
NW 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
13°C | 4°C
NW 11 m/s
9.9 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Wed   Dec 25
7°C | 1°C
NW 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Tehachapi in the United States of America

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Tehachapi?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Tehachapi have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Tehachapi?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tehachapi?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tehachapi?
    December tops the wettest month list with 59 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tehachapi?
    August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tehachapi?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 hours of sunshine.

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